Prithivi

Majuli, the river Island.

INDIA | Sunday, 23 June 2013 | Views [904] | View Larger Image

A man performing the dramatic art plays of Sattriya called Ankiya Bhona were first written in the 15th century primarily from episodes of the Mahabaratha and the Ramayana: two Indian epic, here in Majuli river island, the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past five hundred years.

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People waiting here in the Nimanti ghat, the river port of Majuli river island. Majuli river island is the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past five hundred years.The satras set up preserve antiques like weapons, utensils, jewellery and other items of cultural significance.The island has been the hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, initiated around 15th century by the revered Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavdeva. Many Xatras or monasteries constructed by the saint still survive and represent the colourful Assamese culture.

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Majuli, the river Island.

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